Second in Charge of Science
Aligned to a Key Stage (KS3)
Responsible to: Head of Science
Pay scale: ILPS + TLR 2a
Work pattern: Full-time
Required for: September 2026
Deadline to apply: Midday, Wednesday 20 May 2026
This post provides an excellent opportunity for an outstanding practitioner wanting to make the move into leadership. The purpose of this role is to support the professional leadership and management for Science, helping to ensure high quality teaching and learning, achievement and engagement of students in KS3.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Head of Science to develop and implement policies and practices for Science which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement and effective teaching and learning
- work with the Head of Science on the development of appropriate syllabuses, assessment and teaching and learning strategies for the development and resourcing of Science, both within and outside of the Key Stage
- promote teamwork, creating a climate which enables other staff to develop.
Dunraven Educational Trust Overview
Dunraven Educational Trust (DET) was established in 2016. It now incorporates Dunraven’s All-Through School, The Elmgreen School, Rosendale Primary School and Van Gogh Primary. DET is a Trust committed to one overarching aim: excellence for and from everyone. This is an expectation for both the children and adults in a school community. It is achieved in a variety of ways according to the context of each school but within the clear framework established by the Trust.
If you are successful in your application, you will join a staff who are hard-working, committed, positive in outlook and dedicated to the achievement of our students. We offer:
- a high standard of professional practice, with bespoke in-house CPD provision, and affiliation to nationally recognised courses and providers;
- a supportive and collegiate environment,
- a culture of high trust and accountability that values creativity and innovation, leading practice locally and nationally in a range of fields.
The Elmgreen School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. An enhanced DBS check and a barred list check are conditions of employment for this post.
The Elmgreen School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.